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One of the driving forces behind grassroots football in Hinckley for many years has died.

Ray Baggott was honorary president and former match secretary and treasurer at Hinckley AFC.

He died at the age of 72 after being diagnosed with mesothelioma last year, with the cancer spreading to his brain.

He had been involved with football in the town since the days of Hinckley Athletic, and followed the town’s clubs through highs and lows of Hinckley United and into Hinckley AFC, where he remained involved until last summer.

Hinckley AFC

Bryan White is one of the directors of the club and worked with Ray for around 10 years.

He said: “He was one of the easiest people I have ever worked with and socially.

“He was widely regarded well outside of Hinckley. Wherever we went for matches, there was always someone there that knew him.